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Immigration and the LGBTQ Community

The beginning of the Trump administration caused many people in the United States fear that their rights may be threatened, and two such groups are immigrants and individuals who identify as LGBTQ. The good news is that our skilled immigration lawyer is here to protect your rights and advise you of the immigration options you … Continue reading Immigration and the LGBTQ Community →

Refugee Vs. Asylee, What’s the Difference?

When speaking about immigration matters, many people tend to use the terms “asylum” and “refugee” interchangeably. While there are many similarities between filing a petition for asylum status and filing a petition for refugee status, there is one important difference that dictates whether you will be a refugee or an asylee: If you are outside … Continue reading Refugee Vs. Asylee, What’s the Difference? →

Top 4 Things You Need to Know About Immigration Enforcement Under Trump

As president, Donald Trump has unquestionably created significant uncertainty in many areas of law, especially immigration. Here are some things that you should know about immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. More Personnel The president has indicated that he plans to hire 5,000 more border patrol agents and 10,000 more Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) … Continue reading Top 4 Things You Need to Know About Immigration Enforcement Under Trump →

Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

How Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act is Expanding Immigration Enforcement Typically, law enforcement agencies enforce the laws of the jurisdiction for whom they work. For example, local police officers in a municipality are not on the lookout for people or individuals who are violating federal tax law, and Federal Bureau of Investigations … Continue reading Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act →